Dentist 1, 2, or 3

West Central Health District Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

West Central Health District in Columbus, GA is hiring Dentists for a full-time position focusing on comprehensive dental services in a public health facility. Roles range from entry-level to experienced, with responsibilities including patient treatment and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Georgia license to practice dentistry.
• Experience level varies: 0-2 years based on position level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat diseases of teeth and gums.
• Supervise dental staff and instruct public health clients.

Education

Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry

Job description

POSTING DATE: APRIL 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: *OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified

Full-Time, Unclassified Position

SALARY: See Position Description

DUTIES: Under limited supervision, this position will be based in Columbus, GA and will provide comprehensive dental services in a public health facility to include but not limited to diagnosis and restorative/preventative treatment of dental disease. This is Not a Remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Evaluate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services
•Advise and instruct public health clients regarding preventive dental care, dental problems and oral health care services
•Formulates plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue
•Provide dental care services to pediatric patients
•Supervise paraprofessional staff (Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Customer Service Rep)
•Recommend program improvements, as needed
•Provide instruction and supervision to dental students in an university affiliated program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Dentist 1 – (Hire-in salary – $110,000.00)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 2 – (Hire-in salary – $130,000.00)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Dentist 1 (HCP130) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 3 – (Hire-in salary – $150,000.00)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Dentist 2 (HCP131) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

An applicant who has a disability, which requires special accommodation, should contact Human Resources at 706-321-6127.

All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.

Applicants chosen for employment may be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/ Fingerprinting
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
•Reference Checks

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